Henry Harry Pescatore passed away in the early hours of May 12, 2021. He was a beloved husband to Dorothy (nee Wroblewski), brother of Nicholas and the late Frank, father to David and Christopher, “Poppy” to Amanda and Lauren, “dog dad” to Pepe the poodle, and friend to everyone he met.

Hank was a soldier, a salesman, and a security guard. But above all, Hank was a storyteller. He could command the room at any family gathering with his tales of the old days or rants about the current state of the Philadelphia sports teams he loved so much. In honor of the hours we spent listening to him, this is his story.

Hank was born October 3, 1938 in the bedroom of his parents, Frank and Ida (nee Nardantonio) Pescatore. He would live in that South Philadelphia row home until moving to Washington Twp., NJ in 1986. He graduated from St. John Newman High School and served as a Military Policeman in the U.S. Army.  He worked as a salesman for Atlas Microfilm, traveling to hospitals along the Northeast corridor, converting their paper records to microfilm. As computers made that industry obsolete, Hank began working as a security guard at Mobil in Paulsboro. Hank carried a military attitude into any task he undertook, putting his all into everything he did. Whether it was checking outgoing trucks at Mobil or tearing up trash in the kitchen, there was a proper way to do the job. And Hank never gave any less than his best to any of these tasks.

Hank was a life-long fan of the four major Philadelphia sports teams. He was a one-time season ticket holder to the Eagles. Friends know the story of the betrayal that led to him losing those seats!  He loved the Phillies, claiming to be the first fan to recognize the greatness of the team’s Hall-of-Fame third baseman. He often told the story of hanging a sign in 1972 declaring his house the home of the “Official Michael Jack Schmidt Fan Club.” The Phillies’ winning the 1980 World Series, and the living room celebration that followed, is a memory that will be carried forever by Hank’s family. His Philadelphia basement was a shrine to the Flyers, with a Stanley Cup ticket prominently displayed behind his bar.

Hank married Dorothy Wroblewski on July 8, 1967. They raised two sons. The family enjoyed spending summers at the Jersey shore and taking the occasional vacation. Their trip to Jamaica created several family legends, including the loss of every photograph taken on their brand-new 35mm camera.

Hank will be missed by all who knew him, but his memory and legacy will be carried on by all of those who loved him.

Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday 6:00-8:00 PM at the Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Rd., Washington Twp.  On Tuesday, family and friends will meet at 8:30 AM at the Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry’s memory may be made to The American Heart Association. 1 Union St., #301 Robbinsville, NJ 08691.

“A Life Well Lived Is Worth Remembering”